View full sizeKerry Maloney/The Times-PicayuneBig Sam Williams of Big Sam's Funky Nation wears his sentiments on his palms after his set at the Gulf Aid concert on Sunday.The Gulf Aid benefit concert Sunday raised $300,088, which will be distributed to those affected by the oil spill in the fishing communities of St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes.

Gulf Relief Foundation officials will consult with the United
Commercial Fishermen's Association, the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and
Marketing Board and the United Way, then travel to the areas affected
by the spill to determine the needs of people on the ground, said David
Freedman, general manager of WWOZ radio and a member of the foundation.

Sunday's concert is being broadcast on FUSE tonight at 10 p.m.

Donations can be made by texting GULFAID with a space followed by the
amount contributed to 27138; online at www.gulfaid.org; or mailed to
Gulf Relief Foundation, P.O. Box 6917, Metairie, LA 70009.